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Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird') – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Finianus and Finanus in its Latinised form (470–549) – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him.
Meath ( / miːð / MEEDH; Modern Irish: Mí; Old Irish: Mide [ˈmʲiðʲe]) was a kingdom in Ireland from the 1st to the 12th century AD. Its name means "middle," denoting its location in the middle of the island.
Towards the end of his life, Finnian is struck down by plague, and moves out of Clonard to prevent infection to others. He moves to nearby Ross Findchuill, singing Psalm 132, "Here shall I rest". He knows his fate.
The Kings of Meath [1] from A.D. 432 to 1172. 1.—Conall Crimthann, son of the Monarch Niall of the Nine Hostages, was the first Christian King of Meath. 2. Fiacha: Conall’s brother. 3. Artgal: son of Conall. 4. Main: son of Fergus Cearbhall. 5. Diarmaid: Main’s brother; and the 133rd Monarch of Ireland.
List of kings of Meath. In medieval Ireland, the kings of Mide were of the Clann Cholmáin, a branch of the Uí Néill. Several were High Kings of Ireland. After the collapse of the kingdom in the 12th century its dynasty, the Ua Mael Sechlainn or Ó Melaghlins, were forced west and settled on the east bank of the Shannon.
The Ó Dálaigh poets originated in the western part of the kingdom of Meath. The first surviving mention of an Ó Dálaigh poet is in 1139 when Cuchonnacht Ó Dálaigh, of Leacain, in Meath, chief ollamh in poetry, died at Cluain-Iraird (Clonard).
Nov 30, 2019 · A terrible plague struck the area, beginning in 549, and while tending to the victims, Finnian fell ill himself. In order to prevent the disease from spreading throughout the monastery, he left Clonard and went to Ross Findchuill, a short distance away.
